DIY Cultures 2017:
Open Call for Zines, Workshops, Film, Animation & GIFs
Deadlines: 24 February 2017 / 5 March 2017
We're delighted to announce that DIY Cultures returns to London for its 5th year on 14th May 2017!
DIY Cultures 2017 is a day-long festival of zines, artist books, comics, talks, films, exhibitions and workshops.
ZINE FAIR STALLS
Stall Application Form - http://diycultures.tumblr.com/apply
The zine fair at DIY Cultures is spread across four venues in Rich Mix (London, UK) and hosts over 90 exhibitors ranging from artists, illustrators, comic book makers, activists and small-press publishers.
Table space is £11 for half a 6ft trestle table.
There will be a FREE communal table for people with one-off zines to sell. No need to apply for table space, just bring your zines to the DIY desk on the day! We also welcome applications from people based outside of London and internationally.
DEADLINE for stalls: Friday 24th February 2017
WORKSHOPS
Workshop Application form - http://diycultures.tumblr.com/workshopproposals
We are looking to commission six workshops exploring different aspects of DIY culture plus some zine-based workshops. There will be a small artist/materials payment for each workshop delivered.
Examples from previous years include: rethinking mental health through hip-hop, make your own beauty products, diy couture, experimental drawing.
FILM & ANIMATION
We’re looking for films and animation to screen at DIY Cultures. Themes we’re interested in this year are post-truth knowledge, Trump, Brexit, justice, activism, mental health, shyness, introverts, unemployment, and technology art but other themes may also be submitted. Email subject must be "FILM & ANIMATION": email [email protected] with your name, website or bio and links to your videos on youtube or vimeo.
GIFs
We are looking for more GIFs to screen this year in a special dedicated installation. Themes similar to film and animation. Email submissions along with a bio and any weblinks to [email protected] with the subject "GIFs"
DEADLINE for workshops/film/animation/gifs Sunday 5th March
https://www.facebook.com/events/259081314527166/
Website: diycultures.tumblr.com
Twitter: @diyculturesfair #DIYCultures2017 #DIYKnowledge
Facebook: /DIYCultures